Tour Package

VIP Colosseum Top Tiers & Ancient Rome Tour

Skip the lines to the main monuments of Ancient Rome on a small group guided tour of the Colosseum, with exclusive access to the newly opened Belvedere. From these fantastic viewpoints, you will gain a unique perspective on the games the Romans watched here. Get a glimpse into what life was really like in Ancient Rome with a trip to the Roman Forum afterwards.

What’s Included: Skip the line tickets, exclusive access to all levels of the Colosseum, expert guide who speaks fluent English, high spec headsets that enable you to explore your surroundings without missing anything.

Explore the newly opened 3rd, 4th and 5th tiers of the Colosseum for spectacular views

Immerse yourself in the daily life of ancient Romans in the Roman Forum

Tour Description

Colosseum with Belvedere Access

Your tour begins at the Colosseum, from where you will enjoy the spectacular panorama over Rome from the top tier!

Once inside, your guide will take you to the upper tiers (3rd, 4th and 5th), where you can look down at the arena where gladiators and animals fought to the death for the entertainment of bloodthirsty Romans citizens and their megalomaniac emperors. Your guide will let you in on all the fascinating stories about the events which took the place at the Colosseum thousands of years ago – dispelling some popular mistruths along the way.

The word “Belvedere” literally translates as “beautiful view” and for this reason they have named this section of the Colosseum very well indeed!

The views from the top tiers of the Colosseum are truly stunning and not to be missed. On the fifth tier, you’ll be standing at 40 metres – just remember to take plenty of photos! The Belvedere section of the Colosseum was closed for 40 years and has only been reopened recently. On this section of your tour, you’ll have access to a connecting gallery which has never been open to the public before. Incredibly preserved, you’re guide will also show traces of six Ancient Roman toilets!

Roman Forum

We’ll then travel to the centre of Roman life in ancient times – the Roman Forum. Here politics, business, state funerals and military parades all took centre stage. Today, you can still see the wall on which famous orators such as Cicero and Marc Antony made their greatest speeches to the Roman public. Friends, Romans, Countrymen – lend me your ears!

Your guide will show you to the site of Caesar’s funeral, which is still honoured every year on his anniversary (the Ides of March) by proud Romans, who leave flowers at the spot believed to be where his pyre was burned.

With the aid of overlays, your guide will help you to see the ruins as they would have appeared 2000 years ago.

After exploring the ruins of the temples, triumphal arches and other monuments that are still visible today in the Roman Forum, you can exit with your guide or choose to remain to look around further by yourself in the Forum and also the nearby Palatine Hill.

Tour Fee

Adults: €79

Teen 13-17*: €69*

Children 3-12**: €64*

*Must be aged under 18 on the day of the tour and must have a photographic ID to present to the tour coordinator.**Must be aged under 13 on the day of the tour and must have a photographic ID to present to the tour coordinator.

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Our Reviews

Ancient times, but some much knowledge thanks to Nick.Review of: Skip the Line Ancient Rome and Colosseum Underground Tour

“Wow, what a fab experience! Our group of four had the pleasure of having Nick (Nicoli) as our tour guide and made full use of his knowledge as a historian of Ancient Rome he was magnificent. Best ever guided tour and fully recommended.”

“So glad we took the skip the line tour. Not only did we go right into the tour and skip the long lines), but our tour guide Andrea (spelling?) was very knowledgable and made our tour very enjoyable. It was awesome to be in the presence of such history and to learn the special back stories. I would do this again!”

@860franciscoi

So much more than expected!Review of: Skip the Line Ancient Rome and Colosseum Underground Tour

“We were so excited (and not disappointed) to see the Colosseum, underground included, but were so impressed by the Roman Forum and Palatine Hill portions of this tour ... absolutely stunning! You know you are going to get a history lesson on a tour like this but it was more than a lesson ... it was a history experience.”

@Anita M

Great Learning ExperienceReview of: Skip the Line Ancient Rome and Colosseum Underground Tour

“Marley, our tour guide did an outstanding job with the tour. She was very knowledgeable and answered all our questions. I highly recommend this tour especially if you would like to see all the accessible areas of the Colosseum.”

“We did two tours (Ostia Antica and Best of Rome Half-Day Tour). Both guides went above and beyond to make sure we enjoyed ourselves on the tours. They were knowledgeable and gave us insights and details above and beyond what we expected. I would strongly recommend.”